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Team Goemkarponn ARPORA: Arpora–Nagoa Sarpanch Roshan Redkar, after being detained and questioned for over five hours, publicly announced his resignation from the BJP and promised to challenge the party’s candidate in the 2027 Calangute Assembly elections. His statement drew loud applause from hundreds of villagers gathered outside the Anjuna Police Station. Redkar, who had earlier issued a demolition notice against the controversial Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, accused the ruling party and local leaders, indirectly targeting Calangute MLA Michael Lobo, of causing him “distress and harassment.” He emphasized that the nightclub was operating without a valid construction licence, prompting the…

New Delhi: Western Command Chief Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar has reaffirmed that the Indian Army cannot afford any dilution in its preparedness as security challenges from both China and Pakistan remain constant. Addressing the media in Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh, he stressed that maintaining peak operational readiness is essential for safeguarding national interests. He noted that the Army’s foremost priority is to ensure that no gaps emerge in its defensive posture. According to him, the country’s northern and western borders demand equal attention, and the forces must stay alert at all times. He added that as the Army strengthens its…

New Delhi: Israel has urged India to formally classify Hamas as a terrorist organisation, expressing growing concern over the group’s efforts to rebuild its capabilities in Gaza and strengthen ties with regional extremist networks. According to Israeli officials, Hamas’ expanding cooperation with Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and Iran-backed proxies poses a rising security risk for both nations. A senior official from Israel’s foreign ministry stated that Israel has already designated Lashkar-e-Taiba as a terrorist entity and hopes India will take reciprocal action by listing Hamas as well. The request aligns with previous appeals from the Israeli Defence Forces, who argue that such…

Team Goemkarponn ARPORA: The blaze at an alleged unlicensed nightclub in Arpora, which claimed 25 lives, has triggered a political storm with the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) sharply criticising the state government’s enforcement record. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party alleged that the tragedy exposed “serious lapses” in regulatory oversight and raised questions about how the establishment continued operating without mandatory permissions. The RGP said the incident has left several families shattered and has reignited long-standing concerns over unchecked nightlife operations, drug availability and unsafe commercial structures. It added that while ordinary citizens face prolonged procedures to obtain…

Team Goemkarponn The Goa government on Sunday suspended three senior officials for their alleged role in permitting the Arpora nightclub—where a devastating fire killed 25 people in the early hours of the same day—to begin operations in 2023. The blaze, which tore through the premises and turned deadly within minutes, claimed the lives of five tourists and 20 staff members, prompting a sweeping administrative response. According to a senior government officer, action has been initiated against Siddhi Tushar Harlankar, who served as Director of Panchayats at the time; Dr. Shamila Monteiro, then Member Secretary of the Goa State Pollution Control…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In the wake of the devastating nightclub fire that claimed 25 lives, the Goa State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has issued a sweeping advisory mandating strict compliance with fire, electrical, and structural safety norms across all nightlife and hospitality establishments in the State. Invoking Sections 22(2)(h), 22(2)(i) and 24 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the SDMA has directed nightclubs, bars, restaurants, event venues, and similar establishments to immediately strengthen safety measures and adhere to all norms prescribed by competent authorities. According to the advisory, all venues must maintain a valid Fire NOC and follow every condition…

New Delhi: Goa recorded a landmark achievement by securing the CM’s Trophy at the Odisha National Wheelchair Cricket Championship 2025, held from 29 November to 3 December. The tournament brought together six strong teams from Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra, showcasing the rapid rise of wheelchair cricket as a competitive adaptive sport in the country. The final proved to be a gripping contest, with Goa delivering a commanding all-round display against Chhattisgarh. The standout performance came from Niklesh Pednekar, who struck an unbeaten 65 runs that anchored the team’s successful chase. His effort played a pivotal role…